National parks near Pievepelago, Emilia-Romagna
Pievepelago sits inside the Modena area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Modena for the full write-up.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park is the closest national park to Pievepelago, Emilia-Romagna — 31.1 km (19.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 45 min behind the wheel.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Cinque Terre, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, and Tuscan Archipelago make a full day trip — leave early. Dolomiti Bellunesi, Stelvio, Monti Sibillini, Brijuni, Val Grande, and Gran Paradiso are better with a night booked nearby.
Pievepelago has a population of about 939.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Tuscan Archipelago
Dolomiti Bellunesi
Stelvio
National parks near Pievepelago
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 31.1 km (19.3 mi) | 45 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 72.1 km (44.8 mi) | 1 hr 29 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 98.8 km (61.4 mi) | 1 hr 54 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 164 km (102 mi) | 2 hr 52 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 244 km (151 mi) | 4 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 255 km (159 mi) | 4 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 257 km (160 mi) | 4 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 262 km (163 mi) | 4 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 266 km (166 mi) | 4 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 302 km (187 mi) | 4 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park is generally best May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October as the quieter shoulder either side.
Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.
July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.
Month-by-month detail for Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Pievepelago are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Cinque Terre | 46.7 km (29 mi) | 1 hr 2 min |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna | 130 km (80.7 mi) | 2 hr 22 min |
| Cinque Terre → Tuscan Archipelago | 158 km (98.3 mi) | 2 hr 47 min |
| Cinque Terre → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna | 165 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 53 min |
Planning a trip from Pievepelago
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Pievepelago?
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park. It is about 31.1 km (19.3 mi) from Pievepelago, roughly 45 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Pievepelago?
Yes — Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Cinque Terre National Park, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, and Tuscan Archipelago National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Pievepelago?
10 parks are within reach of Pievepelago, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Pievepelago?
For Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.